American Catholic Arts and Fictions

Exploring the intersection of Catholicism and American arts, Paul Giles examines how secular interpretations of religious concepts influenced the works of notable writers and artists, including Orestes Brownson and Alfred Hitchcock. The book delves into the representation and mythologization of Catholicism in American literature, challenging traditional views on romanticism's dominance in the literary canon. By reconstructing the social, historical, and philosophical contexts of Catholic aesthetics, Giles reveals their complex relationship with Enlightenment ideals.